Feuilles d'Érable Tartes Salées (Printable Version)

Flaky pastry filled with roasted vegetables, caramelized onions, goat cheese, and maple syrup hints.

# The Ingredients You'll Need:

→ Pastry

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
03 - 1 egg yolk
04 - 2 to 3 tablespoons cold water
05 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

→ Filling

06 - 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and diced
07 - 1 small butternut squash, peeled and diced
08 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
09 - 1 large red onion, thinly sliced
10 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
11 - 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
12 - 3.5 ounces goat cheese, crumbled
13 - 2 eggs
14 - 2/3 cup crème fraîche
15 - 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
16 - Salt and pepper, to taste

# Step-by-Step Instructions:

01 - Heat the oven to 400°F.
02 - Combine flour and salt in a large bowl. Incorporate cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Mix in egg yolk and add cold water gradually until dough forms. Shape into a disk, wrap with plastic film, and chill for 20 minutes.
03 - Toss sweet potato and butternut squash with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 20 to 25 minutes, until golden and tender. Reduce oven temperature to 350°F.
04 - Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté red onion until soft and caramelized, about 10 to 12 minutes. Add maple syrup and cook an additional 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
05 - Roll out chilled pastry on lightly floured surface. Line a 9-inch tart pan, prick base with fork. Blind-bake for 10 minutes.
06 - Whisk together eggs, crème fraîche, thyme, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
07 - Layer roasted vegetables and caramelized onions into tart shell. Sprinkle crumbled goat cheese evenly. Pour egg custard over filling.
08 - Bake at 350°F for 25 to 30 minutes until filling is set and lightly golden.
09 - Allow tart to cool slightly before unmolding. Optionally, decorate with baked pastry cutouts shaped like maple leaves.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Seasonal roasted vegetables infuse the tart with vibrant autumn flavors.
  • Caramelized onions and maple syrup create a perfect sweet-savory balance.
  • Flaky homemade pastry adds a satisfying texture and visual appeal with maple leaf-shaped decorations.
  • Vegetarian-friendly, making it ideal for various dietary preferences.
  • Great as a centerpiece for cozy fall gatherings or elegant dinner parties.
02 -
  • Be sure to chill the pastry dough well before rolling out to prevent shrinking during baking.
  • Blind bake the pastry base to keep it crisp and avoid sogginess from the filling.
  • Use a sharp knife to finely slice the onions for even caramelization.
  • Customize the tart decorations with a maple leaf cutter for an elegant presentation.
  • Season the filling carefully – balance the salt and pepper to complement the sweetness of maple syrup.
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